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This tutorial provides the application of the coupling interface OGS#IPhreeqc (open-source scientific software) to model reactive mass transport processes in environmental subsurface systems. It contains general information regarding reactive transport modeling and...
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Springer
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2017-10-31
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SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences
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This book describes the second phase of the Qinghai–Tibetan railway construction project and is the first technological book discussing the geological routing of the Qinghai–Tibetan railway project on the “roof of the world.” Based on practical experience of railway...
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Springer
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2017-10-30
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The Periglacial Environment, Fourth Edition, is an authoritative overview of the world’s cold, non-glacial environments. First published in 1976 and subsequently revised in 1996 and 2007, the text has been the international standard for nearly 40 years.The Fourth...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2017-10-27
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Provides the first comprehensive review of the current state of the science on tills It is critical that glacial scientists continue to refine their interpretations of ancient archives of subglacial processes, specifically those represented by tills and associated...
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Wiley-Blackwell
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2017-10-16
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The Cryosphere Science Series
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DawnDusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments Dawn-dusk asymmetries are ubiquitous features of the plasma environment of many of the planets in our solar system. They occur when a particular process or feature is more pronounced at one side of a planet than the...
Editeur :
American Geophysical Union
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2017-10-09
Collection :
Geophysical Monograph Series
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This book focuses on the permeability of the foundation of dams, how to determine their state and how to tighten permeable rock to achieve safe foundations for large dams. It includes theoretical fundamentals as well as lessons learned in their application in practical...
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Springer
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2017-08-21
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Professional Practice in Earth Sciences
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This book illustrates the diversity of hypogene speleogenetic processes and void-conduit patterns depending on variations of the geological environments by presenting regional and cave-specific case studies. The cases include both well-known and newly recognized...
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Springer
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2017-08-17
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Cave and Karst Systems of the World
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This book focuses on the vegetation history of the cultural landscape in southwestern Slovakia, which was established and adopted by mankind and has since constantly evolved in response to ongoing changes (in environmental conditions, biodiversity, land use, etc.). The...
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Springer
Parution :
2017-08-04
Collection :
Springer Geography
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This book focuses on the highly touristed, but surprisingly under-researched Lesser Antilles region. After offering a brief overview of the region’s geologic and tectonic history, as well as its basic climatology, subsequent chapters then discuss each island’s (or...
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Springer
Parution :
2017-07-19
Collection :
World Geomorphological Landscapes
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This book delves into human-induced and natural impacts on coastal wetlands, intended or otherwise, through a series of vignettes that elucidate the environmental insults and efforts at amelioration and remediation. The alteration, and subsequent restoration, of wetland...
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Springer
Parution :
2017-07-18
Collection :
Coastal Research Library
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Water, energy and food are key resources to sustain life, and are the fundamental to national, regional and global economies. These three resources are interlinked in multiple ways, and the term “nexus” captures the interconnections. The nexus has been discussed,...
Editeur :
American Geophysical Union
Parution :
2017-07-17
Collection :
Geophysical Monograph Series
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This book sheds new light on improved methods for the study of the initiation and run-out of earthquake-induced landslides. It includes an initiation study method that considers tension-shear failure mechanism; an improved, rigorous, dynamic sliding-block method based...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2017-07-15
Collection :
Springer Natural Hazards
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Floods can have a devastating impact on life, property and economic resources. However, the systematic collection of damage data in the aftermath of flood events can contribute to future risk mitigation. Such data can support a variety of actions including the...
Editeur :
American Geophysical Union
Parution :
2017-07-06
Collection :
Geophysical Monograph Series
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Earthquakes are some of the most dynamic features of the Earth. This multidisciplinary volume presents an overview of earthquake processes and properties including the physics of dynamic faulting, fault fabric and mechanics, physical and chemical properties of fault...
Editeur :
American Geophysical Union
Parution :
2017-06-19
Collection :
Geophysical Monograph Series
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Dieses Buch beschreibt eine der abwechslungsreichsten Landschaften der Erde und liefert in der dritten Auflage wichtige inhaltliche Ergänzungen zum aktuellen Forschungsstand.
Die Autoren nehmen den Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Zeitreise durch die Epochen der...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2017-06-19
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Although we are seeing more weather and climate extremes, individual extreme events are very diverse and generalization of trends is difficult. For example, mid-latitude and subtropical climate extremes such as heat waves, hurricanes and droughts have increased, and...
Editeur :
American Geophysical Union
Parution :
2017-06-19
Collection :
Geophysical Monograph Series
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This book reveals the science and beauty of Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave, which has played an important role in the natural sciences. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment of the cave, combining insights from leading experts in fields...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2017-06-14
Collection :
Cave and Karst Systems of the World
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This book presents the forensic geoscience in general and, in particular, in Italy and their application to peculiar crimes. Italy is internationally relevant due to the presence of different kinds of “geo-crimes” (in the first place, environmental mafia), and is...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2017-06-10
Collection :
Soil Forensics
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This dictionary includes a number of mathematical, statistical and computing terms and their definitions to assist geoscientists and provide guidance on the methods and terminology encountered in the literature. Each technical term used in the explanations can be found...
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Springer
Parution :
2017-05-27
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This is the first book describing the glorious geology of Iceland’s Golden Circle and four additional excursions:(1) the beautiful valleys and mountains of the fjord of Hvalfjördur, (2) the unique landscape and geothermal fields of the Hengill Volcano, (3) the...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2017-05-25
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